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Oil and drainage slurry spilled onto a busy road near the Bhandup Pumping Station signal during ongoing sewerage work carried out by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) posted the Mumbai News page on X. Commuters are advised to drive safely on this path as there is a high risk of an accident. The oily residue has made the road extremely slippery, increasing the chances of accidents, particularly for two-wheeler riders. Motorists have been advised to reduce speed and maintain caution while passing through the stretch. Civic officials and traffic authorities have urged drivers to stay alert, follow lane discipline, and cooperate with on-ground personnel managing the situation to avoid mishaps during peak travel hours.Meanwhile, the Mumbai Traffic Police shared additional traffic updates on the social media platform X, informing commuters about congestion at several locations across the city. Traffic movement has slowed at the southbound end of the J.J. Bridge in the Pydhonie area after a collision involving a taxi and a private car. In another incident, vehicular flow was affected near the southbound end of Kurla Bridge following a tempo breakdown. Officials stated that efforts were underway to clear the vehicles and restore smooth traffic movement at the affected locations.Also Read: Lok Niwas function: Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory to motoristsIn a separate development, the Mumbai Traffic Police announced a phased road closure plan for repair work on the structurally weakened Parel TT Flyover. According to the official notification, the northbound carriageway of the flyover will remain closed round-the-clock for all vehicles between March 9 and April 15. After this phase, the southbound section will be shut from April 16 to May 31 to allow repair and strengthening work. Authorities have urged motorists to follow the designated diversions and plan their journeys in advance to avoid delays during the extended closure period.During the first phase, vehicles travelling towards Dadar TT from the northbound side of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road will be diverted through the slip road of Parel TT Bridge and the slip road of Hindmata Bridge between 7 am and 4 pm. From 4 pm to 10 pm, traffic heading towards Dadar TT will pass via the southbound carriageway of the Parel TT Bridge and Hindmata Bridge before being redirected back to the northbound side of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, ensuring regulated movement during peak evening hours.Similarly, during the second phase of the repair project, vehicles moving towards Byculla from the southbound side of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road will be rerouted through Hindmata Bridge and Parel TT Bridge between 7 am and 4 pm. After 4 pm, traffic will be directed through the southbound slip road of the Parel TT Bridge. Meanwhile, vehicles heading towards Dadar TT from the northbound side of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road will continue to use the slip roads of the Parel TT Bridge and Hindmata Bridge during the morning hours before following the revised evening diversion route.

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